For once, the Chargers didn't get zoned out on defense. Can it continue?
Brandon Staley has faced plenty of criticism for his defensive approach during the Los Angeles Chargers’ disappointing start to the seasonOCTOBER 31, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears hope to bounce back after being dominated by Chargers. Fields to miss 3rd straight game
The Chicago Bears went from a feel-good story to an all-too-familiar feelingOCTOBER 30, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaquan Brisker - HC clarifies concussion protocolHead coach Matt Eberflus clarified Monday that Brisker was placed back in the league's concussion protocol Monday after dealing with an illness in the week leading up to Sunday's g...
ImpactEberflus noted that Brisker cleared concussion protocols last Monday, but he started to feel ill and had a fever that persisted throughout the week. He was ruled out of Week 8 on Saturday, and although his illness symptoms cleared Sunday, he started feeling other symptoms and re-entered the league's concussion protocols as a result. Eberflus acknowledged that it is a "unique situation," and said that Brisker and the team were in constant communication over the cornerback's health. The 2022 second-round pick will be eligible to play against the Saints in Week 9 as long as he's able to clear protocols for the second straight week.
OCTOBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jaquan Brisker - Re-enters concussion protocolHead coach Matt Eberflus clarified Monday that Brisker was placed back in the league's concussion protocol Monday after dealing with an illness in the week leading up to Sunday's 3...
ImpactEberflus noted that Brisker cleared the protocol last Monday, but the safety started to feel ill and had a fever that persisted throughout the week. He was ruled out for the Week 8 game Saturday, and though he overcame the fever by Sunday, he started feeling other symptoms and re-entered the protocol as a result. Eberflus acknowledged that Brisker is in a "unique situation," noting that the safety has been in constant communication with the team regarding his health. The 2022 second-round pick will now look to clear the five-step protocol again in advance of Sunday's game at New Orleans.
OCTOBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jaquan Brisker - Now in concussion protocolBrisker is in the league's concussion protocol Monday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ImpactAfter missing practice for all of last week due to an illness, Brisker is in concussion protocol following Chicago's 30-13 loss at the Chargers in Week 8, in which he was sidelined. The Bears' injury reports this week will shed more light on his availability for Sunday's game at New Orleans.
OCTOBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tremaine Edmunds - Avoids season-ending injuryEdmunds avoided a "worst-case scenario" when he injured his knee during Sunday's game at the Chargers, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ImpactEven so, Edmunds could still miss multiple games, and more testing is necessary to determine the exact severity of the issue. If he does miss time, Jack Sanborn will probably see an uptick in reps at linebacker.
OCTOBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Injured Bears QB Fields will miss his third straight game and Bagent will start again in his place
Quarterback Justin Fields will miss his third consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb, and rookie Tyson Bagent will continue to start in his place when the Chicago Bea...OCTOBER 30, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
